Go Green Spinach Dip #rsc

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley original ranch seasoning mix
• 3 lbs fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried chives
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 cups kraft shredded parmesan cheese
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• whole wheat pita bread, cut into 6 triangles

Recipe

• 1 1.) preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 2.) mince garlic and shallot. set aside.
• 3 3.) on medium heat in a non-stick pan heat olive oil for 30 seconds.
• 4 4.) saute shallot and garlic until cooked through, 2 minutes.
• 5 5.) add chopped spinach, saute until wilted, 1 minute.
• 6 6.) add chopped artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, and chives. saute until heated through, 3 minutes.
• 7 7.) transfer hot mixture to to 9" glass baking dish.
• 8 8.) stir in 1 packet of hidden valley ranch seasoning mix, 1 cup of shredded parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and pinch of ground black pepper.
• 9 9.) once everything is mixed well, spread evenly throughout baking dish. sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
• 10 10.) bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until parmesan topping is golden brown.
• 11 11.) optional - while dip is cooling, cut pita into 6 triangles and bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 5 minutes or until crisp.